Figgins hit .308 in 11 games but was unsteady in the field. The Marlins signed Figgins, 35, to a minor league deal on Feb. 8 hoping he could provide some backup at third base and also contribute in the outfield.…

The Marlins have not received a report on starter Henderson Alvarez, who was the losing pitcher in Venezuela’s 6-3 loss to Puerto Rico Saturday in the WBC, a game that eliminated the powerful Venezuelan team. The Venezuela trainer visited Alvarez on the mound during his three innings, but manager Mike Redmond believes there is no reason for concern.…